Government

Newsom commutes death sentences for all 548 on death row

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on California’s death row, prompting swift and sharp criticism from district attorneys,… Read More

Courts

BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from enforcing transgender inmate policy 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its policy barring hormone therapy and other special accommodations for transgender inmates. In an executive order… Read More

Culture

Biological men housed at women’s prison in Washington draws national scrutiny

(The Center Square) – A Monday National Review article alleges shocking events inside the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Purdy, Washington. At least 11 male convicts — many… Read More

State Government

Missouri becomes 10th state to create prison nurseries with new law, $495,000 budget

(The Center Square) – Children born to inmates in Missouri’s prisons will be allowed to reside with their mothers in the institution under a new law. Beginning July… Read More